The heads of nine large U.S. corporations have issued a call to action called “Innovation: An American Imperative” that urges Congress to enact policies and make investments to ensure that the United States remains the global innovation leader.

In the year since this call to action was issued, more than 500 leading organizations from American industry, higher education, science and engineering organizations have signed the Innovation Imperative.

You can follow the activity of the discussion about the Innovation Imperative—and thank its endorsers—via Twitter at #InnovationImperative.

Why is the Innovation Imperative critical to America?

The United States has long benefited from policies and investments that have promoted innovation and, in turn, driven productivity and economic growth and safeguarded the American dream. Our leadership is now at risk because of years of under-prioritizing federal scientific research investments and policies that promote innovation. For more information read the Innovation Imperative (PDF).

Your support will be critical to staving this tide and encouraging Congress to:

Capitol Hill Symposium

On October 20, 2015, R&D executives from several of the signers held a public symposium at the Senate Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., to discuss the federal government’s role in ensuring that America retains its position of global leadership in science, technology, and innovation. (Read more about the symposium)

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